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Portugal

14 scams

Portugal has it all – you can rock the beaches in Algarve, marvel at castles in Sintra, hike in the Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela and cruise along the Douro Valley!

However, there are a number of tourist targeted scams as well as petty crime to be wary of.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

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Street in Porto

Petition charity scam in Portugal

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How it works: Opening: a scammer pretending to be deaf and mute asks you to sign a petition, filling in your name, email and a donation amount. Set-up: the form…

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Lisbon

Pickpockets in Portugal

7 3

How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….

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Beach resort in Albufeira

Timeshare scam in Portugal

6 0

How it works: Opening: someone approaches and gives you a free scratch card where you win a free resort stay! Set-up: to redeem it however, you have to attend a…

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Castelo de Sao Jorge

String bracelet scam in Portugal

5 0

How it works: A scammer ties a necklace around your neck or a bracelet that is difficult to untie around your wrist. He then asks for a donation. Places to…

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Santa Justa Lift, Lisbon

Fake Santa Justa Lift tickets

4 0

How it works: To take the Lift, you need to buy a ticket inside the elevator or use the viva viagem card. There are scammers around here who will try…

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Torre de Belém

Used ticket scam in Portugal

3 0

How it works: There are scammers who collect used tickets from bins and try to pass them off to tourists by selling them at half the price. Places to beware:…

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Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores fruit scams in Portugal

2 0

How it works: Scam 1: at Mercado dos Lavradores, some stall vendors inject sweeteners into fruit samples to make you think that their fruits are good. Scam 2: should you…

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Outdoor café in Porto

Restaurant scams in Portugal

2 0

How it works: Situation: Most food places are fine, it’s generally just a few bad eggs around touristy areas that spoil it for the rest. Set-up: Version 1: adding hidden/ridiculous…

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Praca do Comercio, Lisbon

Fake drugs in Portugal

2 1

How it works: Version 1: you may encounter street touts who offer you drugs. Often, these are fakes – they are just rolled up raw laurel leaves. Version 2: fake…

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Parked cars in Lisbon

Unofficial car park attendants in Portugal

2 0

How it works: Version 1: as you enter a carpark, someone directs you to a parking lot and then demands a tip for their service, even if the carpark is…

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